Basic Information
Scientific classification
- Chinese name: Three-Call Night Hawk
- Scientific name: Caprimulgus vociferus, whippoorwill
- Classification: Climbing birds
- Family and genus: Order Noctuidae, Family Noctuidae, Genus Noctuidae
Vital signs data
- Body length: Approximately 25 centimeters
- Weight: No verification information available.
- Lifespan: No verification data available.
Significant features
It gets its name from its powerful yet unhurried call (with emphasis on the first and third syllables), which can be repeated continuously up to 400 times.
Distribution and Habitat
It breeds from southeastern Canada to the entire eastern United States, and from the southwestern United States to Mexico, wintering as far south as Costa Rica. In the central part of its range, it is often confused with the Caroline Nightjar and the Weak Nightjar.
They live in forests near open areas.
Appearance
The Three-Sound Nightjar is 25 cm (10 inches) long, with mottled wings, patterned with a mix of brown, pale yellow, black, gray, and white. Its plumage is pale brown with mottles; the male has a white neck and tail horns; the female has a solid-colored tail and a pale yellow neck.
Detailed introduction
The Three-Whispering Nightjar, scientifically known as *Caprimulgus vociferus*, is not a tree roosting bird due to insufficient leg strength. During the day, it either sits on the ground or lies sprawled on large branches. It sleeps in the forest floor or roosts along the long axis of branches during the day, and hunts insects at dusk and dawn.
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